Household Rights and Responsibilities

It is very important that program participants clearly understand their obligations so that they may successfully participate in the Federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance program. Failure to follow Federal regulations or San Diego Housing Commission regulations may result in termination of rental assistance. The Notice of Rights and Responsibilities form, which program […]

Establishing Rents

Requesting a Rent Increase To request a rent increase, the landlord should complete and submit the San Diego Housing Commission’s (SDHC) online Rent Increase Application Form. When a landlord applies for a rent increase, SDHC determines whether or not the requested rent is reasonable. The process for determining rent reasonableness is described on this page. […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Leasing

For a printable version of the step-by-step guide to renting a unit to a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance recipient, CLICK HERE.

Agency Directory

Section 8 Rental Assistance (619) 578-7777 SDHC Rental Assistance Wait List Call Center (619) 578-7640 Inspections Call Center (619) 578-7650 HOUSING FIRST – SAN DIEGO (619) 578-7768 News Media Inquiries (619) 578-7550 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) (800) 877-8339 Information in Spanish (En Español) (619) 578-7306 Information in Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) (619) 578-7307 Information […]

San Diego Housing Commission Partnership Designated As Center To Promote Financial Self-Reliance For Families That Receive Federal Housing Assistance

SAN DIEGO, CA — A San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) partnership has been selected to serve as one of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) new EnVision Centers to promote financial self-reliance among federal rental assistance recipients and public housing residents. “Housing assistance should be more than just putting a roof over […]

Contracting & Procurement Services

Contact SDHC Procurement Department (619) 578-7308 purchasing@sdhc.org SDHC procures a variety of goods, services (including construction), supplies and equipment, such as: Construction, consulting and professional services Architectural, engineering, financial, investment, and legal services; Affordable housing development new construction, and rehabilitation; Office equipment, including computers, printers, and copiers; Temporary employment services; and Building maintenance, landscaping, plumbing, […]

Orientations & Workshops

The SDHC Achievement Academy offers many free workshops and programs that emphasize career planning, job skills, and personal financial education. These workshops and programs are available for those who receive Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance from SDHC, reside in public housing or participate in specific eligible programs for San Diegans who experienced homelessness. SDHC […]